Parks And Recreation Site Specialist

PARKS AND RECREATION

SENIOR CENTER

SITE FACILITATOR AND DEPARTMENT SUPPORT

NATURE OF WORK:

Performs a variety of semi-skilled tasks associated with the care, upkeep, maintenance, improvements and inspections of all properties assigned to the Parks and Recreation Department, such as but not limited to all picnic areas, buildings, play areas, restrooms and open spaces. Provide support to the Senior Center including but not limited to Senior Van Driver.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Works under the direction of the Parks and Recreation/Senior Center Director or his/her designee.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: None.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Performs a variety of semi-skilled tasks associated with and not limited to weekly inspections of all areas, collection of trash, painting/staining, repairing various types of support equipment, maintain/clean/repair restrooms(including mobile restrooms), open and close key facilities, maintain/repair park equipment, i.e., park benches, grills, pavilions, picnic tables.

Keep all areas clean of trash. Empties and cleans trash containers at all sites daily.

Repair pavilions, restrooms and play apparatus at all sites. Maintains, inventories all equipment, organizes and cleans all storage facilities, Parks and athletic facilities

Constructs various support of equipment or athletic equipment.

Must possess the ability to follow directions and work without supervision. Must have skills in carpentry, basic mechanics and the use of power hand tools.

Must have the ability to stand for long periods of time, lift heavy loads and work in extreme temperatures or harsh weather conditions.

**** The duties listed above are intended only as illustrative of the various types of work that may be performed. The omissions of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.****

QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE:

Knowledge, Skills and Ability

Ability to follow both written and oral instructions.

Ability to exercise mature judgm ent, maintain confidentiality and make responsible decisions in accordance with established policies and procedures.

Ability to adjust quickly to changing priorities.

Ability to establish and maintain effective and courteous working relationships with public officials, co-workers, residents, members of the general public, other agencies and to effectively and discreetly convey information.

Ability to insure the confidentiality of and protect the integrity of the Town of Ledyard.

Experience and Training

High school diploma or GED and four years maintenance experience reflecting progressive responsibility. Knowledge of basic carpentry , mechanics and the ability to use hand and power tools.

Additional Requirements

Physical and/or psychological examinations as may be required during employment. Drug screening both pre-employment and as may be required during employment. Criminal background and driving record checks are required prior to employment. Means of transportation. Means of contact.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to hear, speak, stand, sit, walk, bend, twist, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; climb stairs to various levels; use hands to finger, feel or operate objects, tools or controls; use wrist for repetitive motion; reach with hands and arms; drive, tolerate exposure to environmental allergens.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific abilities required by the job include normal audio ability, close vision, distant vision, color vision peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate computers and various pieces of equipment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.93 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• Day shift
• On call
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• Gales Ferry, CT 06335: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person